All entries for Thursday 23 August 2018

Thursday the 23rd of August

Our explorations today started with clay - fruit and vegetables, shaped with fingers, left to dry. It is messy work but that’s the whole point. Adventure was the theme of the day today, and we did our best to get adventurous indoors and out.

There was Forest School with Jo, whom the regular children have got to know and like.
She explained about feeding small sticks to tiny sparks, and how to use water wisely in the woods. They played with mud, and climbed some trees, and built some dens, and finally, toasted marshmallows on their hand-whittled sticks over the fire.

And there was also coloured playdough, which was moulded into all sorts of arty-looking clever things. The skill, concentration and imagination poured over the making of the simplest object was wonderful to witness. Some children went home with sticks from the woodland; others took their clay or plasticine figures; then there are those who would take stories and jokes from their new friends.

We will be back tomorrow for more observation, leading and participation.

With best wishes,

The Holiday Scheme Team

Rachael Snell : 23 Aug 2018 16:33 |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem